In his rage, he couldn't help but slam his fist on the door, making Xie Changling, who was searching everywhere, instantly hear a "thump" from somewhere!
Xie Changling immediately perked up. He knew Xiao Heng was here, so did that mean Xi'er was also locked up here by him?
Hope ignited in Xie Changling's eyes!
...
By this time, it was too late for Xiao Heng to regret it. He could almost predict that Xie Changling would find him; it was just a matter of time.
Just then, Song Lingxi groggily opened her eyes, feeling as if she were being burned by something, and let out a cry of unbearable heat: "Hot—"
Xiao Heng looked at the woman on the jade bed and thought for a moment, "A beauty can be regained, but once life is gone, it's truly gone!"
Thinking of this, Xiao Heng picked up Song Lingxi gently, his eyes filled with reluctance, but soon his expression turned fierce.
His tone was full of apology and a hint of regret: "Xi'er, wait for me this time. I can only apologize to you now!"
The sounds outside the door grew closer, as if they had already found the key and were trying to unlock it.
Xiao Heng knew that if he delayed any longer, he might not have any chance to escape. He had no choice but to strike first.
He opened the mechanism, and there stood Xie Changling, searching through the door!
...
Hearing the commotion, Xie Changling quickly stood up, grabbed his weapon, and looked at Xiao Heng.
But soon, he noticed the woman in Xiao Heng's arms. That familiar face, those flushed cheeks—who else could it be but Song Lingxi?
"Xi'er!"
Xie Changling's aura underwent a dramatic change in an instant. He waved his hand, and the archers behind him got ready.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Heng immediately shielded Song Lingxi in front of him, using her as a human shield, while his other hand held a blue-glowing dagger firmly against her neck and shoulder.
"This is your Empress! Do you dare to kill her? Don't even think about atoning for your sins with your death; the Emperor will surely exterminate your entire family."
Xiao Heng looked smug, as if he had obtained a talisman. He lifted Song Lingxi high so that they could see how disheveled and wretched she looked.
The soldiers couldn't bear to look any longer; they felt that even a single glance would be a desecration of the goddess.
"Stop! What do you want? I'll give you whatever you ask!"
Xie Changling looked at the woman in Xiao Heng's arms, her face flushed, her collar wide open, vaguely revealing ambiguous red marks, and an indescribable charm.
The woman had transformed into the most alluring and seductive flower fairy, clinging to the man's arm like a dodder vine.
The voice is also exceptionally seductive; even a highly accomplished monk would be unable to resist its allure and would likely transform into a wolf on the spot.
"Hahaha, wouldn't it have been better if you had said so earlier? Prepare a carriage and a hundred taels of gold for me. I want you all to leave the Princess's residence!"
Xiao Heng didn't want to show Song Lingxi's beauty to these people, but for the sake of his own life, he had no choice but to do such a disgusting thing.
Because he knew that Xie Changling would definitely fall for this trick; it didn't matter how many tricks there were, as long as they were effective.
"Okay, okay, don't be impulsive. I promise you, I'll evacuate the crowd right now."
Xie Changling kept his word and gave the order: "All of you, step back."
As the archers were gradually dispersed and the soldiers with swords also withdrew in an orderly manner, Xie Changling followed them out and said to Xiao Heng.
"Put down the dagger first. It's poisoned. If it hurts Xi'er, I will cut you into a thousand pieces."
Xiao Heng himself was afraid of accidentally hurting Song Lingxi, as this was an incurable poison. He couldn't bear to let such a beautiful woman die because of his mistake.
So Xie Changling moved the hand holding the dagger slightly away from Song Lingxi, and only then did he feel relieved enough to leave.
Xiao Heng traveled smoothly without any obstacles. Looking around, he didn't see anyone, which eased his anxiety a little.
Sure enough, he saw a carriage at the entrance, with the curtains lifted, revealing a dazzling display of gold inside, which pleased him greatly.
He looked around and, finding no one there, helped Song Lingxi upstairs. He didn't notice anything unusual.
Just as he was about to get back into the carriage, a sharp sword slit his throat in an instant. Before he could react, he fell to the ground.
"Well……"
Xiao Heng left no last words, dying with his eyes wide open in disbelief!
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